Sally Brickell
Several members of the NHCC Choir met on Saturday, March 20, 2021, to record music to be used in worship services during Holy Week and Easter. Organist Yevgenia Semeina accompanied the singers. Although the full choir is not currently rehearsing due to Covid-19, members do meet on Zoom every other Wednesday to stay in touch. …
Grab your rake and join us to spruce up the NHCC grounds (54 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands) on Saturday, April 24, 2021, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. We will freshen up the property in preparation for spring. Please wear a mask, dress for yard work, and bring a rake, snow shovel, and work gloves if …
Read moreVolunteers needed for spring clean-up session on Saturday, April 24
Please save the date for an Easter sunrise service on Sunday, April 4, 2021, at 6:10 a.m. The service will be held at Livingston Cove, which is at the west end of Crystal Lake near the intersection of Lake Avenue and Lakewood Road, about four blocks east of Newton Highlands Congregational Church. The sunrise service …
As many of you know, NHCC has been a strong supporter of Family Promise Metrowest (FPM) for many years. The mission of FPM “is to transform the lives of families with children facing homelessness by mobilizing a diverse community to provide shelter, education, and comprehensive support.” To support this mission, there are 2-3 fundraisers each …
On March 11, Reverend Ken Baily sent the following message to the Newton Inter-Faith Clergy Association, where he is co-president: Dear Colleagues, On the morning of March 11th, one year ago, many of us gathered at Temple Shalom to hear details of the coming coronavirus from the Newton Health Department. By that day 30 people …
Read moreReverend Baily’s message to Newton Inter-Faith Clergy Association
Participants in the Lenten conversation about Christians’ history and call with regard to racism enjoyed a discussion with Reverend June Cooper, executive director of City Mission, at their second meeting, on March 7. The discussions are held on Zoom at 4:30 p.m., on Sundays, and new attendees are welcome to join for the last two …
Read moreChristian anti-racism group enjoys visit from Reverend June Cooper
Save half an hour on Saturday, March 13, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. to say hello to NHCC senior staff. March 13 will mark one year since we closed the building, and it is a day to open our hearts to each other. Watch your email for a Zoom link, and join us to share a greeting, say a …
Read moreGreet NHCC staff on Zoom Saturday, March 13, at 11:00 a.m.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 NHCC will hold its traditional healing service during Zoom worship on Sunday, …
The re-entry team reconvened on Zoom on February 22, 2021, to discuss plans for NHCC online and NHCC in person. This group continues to monitor community conditions, the guidance of other UCC churches, and the scientific recommendations of the Commonwealth. Given current conditions, NHCC has no plans to fully re-enter the building in the immediate …
“My soul yearns for God, for the living God…” Psalm 42:2 Dear Friends, One of our church leaders told me there is a trend on social media that this year for Lent people are giving up. Not something. Just giving up. I get it. Usually I try to take on something, and I’m doing that again. I’m …